1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 332 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2010 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 79 L |